A special meeting of the KPFK Local Station Board was held on Sunday, March 28,
2004, at 10:30 a.m. in the Auditorium of Venice United Methodist Church, 1020
Victoria Avenue, Venice, California. The meeting was chaired by Don White. This
being a special meeting, no minutes were read or approved.

The meeting was recorded by Jack VanAken and an audio version is currently
online at
http://www.dogsofnow.net/lsb/28mar04lsb/28mar04lsb.html. Bracketed numbers in
these minutes refer to section starts in the elapsed timings of twelve MP3
format audio files, named by date and sequentially numbered.

The meeting was called to order by Don White at 10:40 a.m. [28mar04lsb1.mp3,
0:30]

Without objection, a special rule was adopted to limit time of LSB speakers in
debate to one and a-half minutes, for this meeting only. [5:00]

There was discussion on proposed agendas. All late members arrived during this
discussion.

Point of order by Weil [13:50]
None of the proposed agendas include reading and approval of minutes.
Not well taken.

The published agenda was adopted without amendment. [28mar04lsb2.mp3, 5:30]

Motion by Warren [7:30]
Whereas, Lew Hill envisioned better radio programs for listener sponsors, and
Whereas, The Local Station Board (LSB) is charged with the oversight of local
governance and the development of the station to ensure those better programs,
and
Whereas, Committees derived by bylaws will enable the LSB to carry out its
duties, and
Whereas, The Bylaws require 2 LSB Delegates be assigned as members of each
advisory committee, and
Whereas, participation by individuals known as listener sponsors possess
concern and experience in areas of oversight to ensure best practices,
Therefore, be it resolved: That an election of interim committees for Finance,
Management Evaluation and Review, Programming Oversight, Outreach, and
Committee of Inclusion to be headed by a member of the LSB be made, and that
these committees meet, review letters of intent from listener sponsors wishing
to serve on said committees, and present a strategic plan to the chair to
report back to the LSB at the next meeting regarding the results and progress
of these interim committees, and

Therefore, be it resolved: Tthat these said interim committees evolve into
permanent committees with a LSB member as chair or co-chair to work on the
business of KPFK to effect attainment of stated goals of each said committee,
and

Therefore, be it resolved: That the KPFK Volunteer Coordinator at the
instruction of the General Manager assist with the outreach of listener
delegates to create a pool of applicants for service on these said committees.

Motion was replaced by substitution.

There was discussion on the motion.

Motion to amend by Adelson [12:00]
Motion failed by a show of hands. [28mar04lsb3.mp3, 9:00]
Yes 5, No 15

There was discussion on the motion to amend.

Substitute motion by T. Goodman [12:30]
Whereas: Article Seven, Section 3 of the Pacifica Bylaws assigns specific
duties and responsibilities to the Local Station Board,

And Whereas: Efficient governance requires the creation of committees
corresponding to these responsibilities,

Resolved:
a) That five standing committees of the LSB shall be immediately established,
b) That each such standing committee shall initially include between two and
five LSB members,
c) That if more than five LSB members express a willingness and desire to serve
on a committee then the initial membership of that committee shall be
determined by STV election,
d) That the convener of each committee, for the purpose of calling a first
meeting, shall be the member receiving the most votes,
e) That, in the event that committee seats are filled without a vote or in the
event of a tie, the LSB presiding officer shall select a convener,
f) That each committee shall select its own chair and decide upon a regular
meeting schedule,
g) That each committee shall meet and develop an initial list of issues for its
consideration and report this progress at the next regular LSB meeting.
h) That the names of these committees shall be as follows:

There was discussion on the substitute motion. Time was extended to allow for a
roll call vote.

Motion to amend by Hallaren [6:00]
Motion failed by a show of hands. [14:30]
Yes 6, No 13

Orders of the day by Gluck [28mar04lsb5.mp3, 1:30]

Motion on the Agenda by Adelson to add fifteen minutes for the population of
committees, beginning at 2 p.m. [2:00]
Motion passed by a show of hands.
Yes 14, No 4

There was a background presentation on interim Program Council issues by Sherna
Gluck and Jack VanAken [5:00]

There was public comment from iPC Electeees (see APPENDIX A). [13:30].

This was followed by general public comment (see APPENDIX A).
[28mar04lsb07.mp3, 0:00]

There was general LSB discussion of iPC issues. [28mar04lsb7.mp3, 16:30]

Motion by Adelson [28mar04lsb9.mp3, 3:40]

Resolved: That the LSB recognize all members elected to the iPC by their
respective constituencies to date; That the LSB request that those members of
the iPC already elected meet to initiate the work for which they were elected;
That the LSB request that the Programming Oversight committee of the LSB meet
with the elected members of the iPC to work out any additional details that the
LSB needs to consider in order to move the work of the iPC forward; and that
the Programming Oversight committee bring forth any necessary motions to the
LSB at the LSB's next scheduled meeting.
Motion passed by a show of hands. [28mar04lsb10.mp3, 8:00]
16 Yes, 1 No

Marie Deary and Jan Goodman left the meeting before this vote.

Orders of the day by Adelson [6:00]

There was a short final period of public comment (see APPENDIX A). [9:00].

Ballots for the election of standing committee members were distributed and
candidates were announced. [28mar94lsb11.mp3, 4:00]

Announced candidates for the Finance Committee were Adelson, DiEugenio,
Hallaren, Kolhatkar, Radford, and Warren.

Announced candidates for the Structure Committee were Armoudian, Gluck, J.
Goodman, T. Goodman, Pearl, and White.

LSB Members marked their ballots. Ballots were collected, shuffled, numbered,
and initialed by two witnesses.

The Secretary Pro-Tem accompanied the ballots to a room upstairs for tallying
using the ChoicePlus Lite software. The audio recording of the meeting ends
before a formal adjournment. [28mar94lsb12.mp3, 9:00]

The reading of ballots was by Jim DiEugenio, verified by Terry Goodman or Casey
McFall. Data entry was by Dave Adelson, verified by Fred Blair or Harrison
Weil. Also present as witnesses were Learner Goude and Jane Hallaren. Don White
observed a portion of the talleying, after the LSB meeting concluded. Ties were
broken by having a non-LSB Member draw a name from a hat.

A summary of the election results is attached as APPENDIX B.

A Teller's Report and Declaration of Chair with full ballot detail is attached
as APPENDIX C.

Software-generated reports showing the transfer of votes in each round for each
election are attached as APPENDIX D through APPENDIX H.

This report on public comments has been prepared by the Secretary Pro-Tem and
is attached to the minutes for general reference. Inclusion of this report is
no representation from the LSB or the speakers mentioned as to its accuracy or
completeness, nor is it an endorsement of any content herein.

FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT SEGMENT [28mar04lsb5.mp3, 14:30]

John Bachar [15:00]
"We exist for educational purposes... I will push very hard for diversity of
content." KPFK's coverage of state ballot issues was inadequate, indicating a
failure of programming structure. People need education in science. We should
focus on the educational mission and expose injustice, but avoid balkanization.

Michael Novick [28mar04lsb6.mp3, 0:00]
We need to restore banned African-American programmers to the air, support and
expand the Spanish-language programming, use the internet and side bands to
expand programming space, take our microphones to communities to record in the
field, and produce programs featuring grassroots voices not normally heard.
There was no quorum requirement for the iPC election. Response was poor, in
part, due to the manner of balloting. Seven listener candidates and three LAB
candidates were elected and should be seated, either with the proposed
diversity adjustment applied or the addition of seats for diversity.

Rafael Renteria [6:00]
"The way the Program Council was designed was based largely on what the CPB
calls Community Advisory Boards." There should be a way for listeners to have
direct and independent input into program policy. The KPFK iPC is the
culmination of a grassroots effort by listeners. Program Councils at other
Pacifica stations advise or function as management, but KPFK's iPC is the only
such body that was elected. I urge you to consider making the Program Council
the core of a Community Advisory Board.

Linda Krausen [10:50]
"Whether we become a part of this Board or not, ... we should just get moving."
The authorities, powers, and composition of the iPC should be as specified in
the establishing language and not diluted or altered in any way. The iPC should
be free to choose its own chair.

Learner Goude [14:30]
The iPC was fully empowered by the KPFK LAB before the new Pacifica Bylaws were
passed. The iPC election merely populated that body. Since the LAB was
advisory, the iPC may be only advisory until it is recognized by the LSB as
part of the program decision-making process. The LAB members elected to the iPC
should be seated until the next election, at which time those seats may go to
LSB members.

Randy Smith [18:45]
"I think the iPC should start its work right now, without the missing members."
The LAB candidates were elected and should be retained. If the constituencies
granted seats were not interested enough to offer candidates, the iPC should
proceed without them. This may spur them to elect representatives. The iPC
should not be a committee of the LSB. KPFK needs radically new ideas in
programming, representing as diverse a mix as possible of ideas, viewpoints,
communities and cultures. The current GM and PD are moving us in this direction
and need to go much further. Some on the LSB may, with good intentions, seek to
control the iPC, but this is not their proper role.

SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT SEGMENT [28mar04lsb7.mp3, 0:00]

Arturo Lemus [1:15]
"That was the wrong way to do it." The implementation of Spanish language
programming occurred with inadequate notice for preparation, resulting in a
programming mix that is not united in addressing the needs of the community. We
need a Program Council so that programming decisions can be discussed
thoroughly in advance and planned, rather than imposed unilaterally.

Luis Garcia [2:30]
Listener comment should be scheduled to precede any votes. Chicano/Mexicano
communities have priority in representation under domestic and international
law. The KPFK LSB should take to the PNB the resolution on the broadcasting
needs of Mexican-Americans that was passed three times by the KPFK LAB and
never presented to the iPNB.

Bernie Eisenberg [5:30]
"If you want to isolate yourself from the listener community, then you're doing
fine..." The LSB verbally committed itself to hearing listener comment before
important votes. I urge you to empower the iPC to work with station management
in a fair, collaborative, and respectful manner to insure quality programming,
under the oversight of the LSB.

Fred Willis [7:15]
"Isn't it ironic that Pacifica is letting itself to be guided by procedures
devised by a military mind... What is the plan to keep the previous power grab
from ever happening again?... If brevity is the soul of wit, then excessive
verbiage must be the spirit of half-wit."

Lawrence Reyes [8:40]
"I'm gonna be watching you." LSB Members should not be whispering, passing
notes, or leaving the room during public comment. It's disrespectful to the
listeners. Was it management or certain powerful staff members that wanted to
pre-empt Spanish language programming during the recent fund drive? Why does
the elected iPC think it needs LSB approval to begin work?

Dele [11:50]
"Outreach, outreach, outreach!" It is essential that the communities we intend
to serve are properly represented on the iPC. You can't blame them for not
being included in the programming collectives or the election process,
particularly when KPFK has failed to do the necessary outreach. The South
Central Women and Youth Collective, for example, has not been granted
representation on the iPC.

Shel Plotkin [14:15]
"Get rid of Roberts Rules." The LSB needs to begin the job of management
oversight. Each faction in the listenership needs a program or two. Collectives
aren't a bad idea.

THIRD PUBLIC COMMENT SEGMENT [28mar04lsb10.mp3, 9:00]

Len Vucci [9:45]
"We don't seem to be trusting each other; and, worse than that, we don't seem
to be trusting the listeners." Quote: We don't want to play games, just give us
something to believe in.

Lawrence Reyes [10:50]
In staffing the LSB committees, it's important to reach out to the candidates
from the Delegates election, who've indicated a willingness to get involved,
invite listeners to participate through broadcast announcements, and welcome
the listeners who've demonstrated their interest by attending LSB meetings.

Rafael Renteria [12:45]
"We need these committees to be open ..." The LSB shouldn't hand pick who gets
on committees. The African-American candidate for LSB Treasurer didn't get
called to attend the recent illegal meeting of the Finance Committee. What's up
with that?

Arturo Lemus [14:15]
"Dear friends, you are doing fine." Can LSB members communicate some way before
meetings so that less time is wasted during meetings?

Patricia [15:40]
"You've come a long way." There's still too much wrangling over picayune points
of procedure, but you're improving rapidly and starting to work together. I'm
disturbed that the General Manager has missed recent meetings. It's critical
that she send a management representative when she cannot attend, to maintain
LSB-management communication and dialogue.

Bernie Eisenberg [17:10]
There have been no minutes posted. Are agendas going to be posted before
meetings? Where and how far in advance? I like the idea of getting rid of
Roberts Rules of Order.

John Doe 1 [19:00]
The potential to add multiple broadcast channels through use of side bands
accessible with a $5 decoder has been there for ten years.

Dele [20:15]
The iPC should add members from underrepresented communities, and the Outreach
Committee should see that that do so.

Michael Novick [28mar04lsb11.mp3, 0:00]
"The first meeting of the iPC will take place Monday, April 19th, at 7 pm." We
would appreciate the LSB getting the roster of the iPC as designated
constituted prior to that date, so that a formal and complete meeting of the
iPC can take place.

Linda Krausen [1:15]
I want to know what the actual composition and responsibilities of the iPC will
be.

-- Alan Minsky is declared ELECTED because the threshold has been met.
-- The lowest ranking candidates are DEFEATED this round because they are
mathematically certain to be defeated (no matter how their votes transfer)

-- Nile El-Wardani is declared ELECTED because the threshold has been met.
-- Margaret Prescod is declared DEFEATED because s/he has the lowest number of
votes, and there were no surplus votes to transfer.

-- Leslie Radford is declared ELECTED because the threshold has been met.
-- Jane Hallaren is declared DEFEATED because s/he has the lowest number of
votes, and there were no surplus votes to transfer.

-- Fernando Velazquez is declared ELECTED because the threshold has been met.
-- Israel Feuer is declared DEFEATED because s/he has the lowest number of
votes, and there were no surplus votes to transfer.

EXHAUSTED BALLOTS 0.0000 0.0000
TOTALS: +19.0000 19.0000
-- Madeleine Schwab is declared ELECTED because the threshold has been met.
-- Ed Pearl is declared ELECTED because the threshold has been met.
-- Julie Rodriguez is declared ELECTED because the threshold has been met.

-- Leslie Radford is declared ELECTED because the threshold has been met.
-- Harrison Weil is declared DEFEATED because s/he has the lowest number of
votes, and there were no surplus votes to transfer.

-- Maria Armoudian is declared ELECTED because the threshold has been met.
-- Don White is declared ELECTED because the threshold has been met.
-- Sherna Gluck is declared ELECTED because the threshold has been met.
-- Terry Goodman is declared ELECTED because the threshold has been met.